About Mark Cooper
Born 1967. Mark Cooper is a British association football player.
Mark David Cooper (born 5 April 1967) is an English former footballer. He began his career with Cambridge United before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1987. He failed to break into the Spurs first team and joined Gillingham in 1987 for a fee of £102,500. This was a club record for Gillingham but his spell at Priestfield Stadium was unsuccessful and he came to be regarded as a high-priced flop for the Kent club. He moved on to Leyton Orient in 1989 and later played for Barnet, Northampton Town and Peterborough United before finishing his career in Non-League football.
Honours Leyton Orient Football League Fourth Division play-offs: 1989
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Who is Mark Cooper?
English footballer (born 1967)
When was Mark Cooper born?
Mark Cooper was born on 5 April 1967 in Watford.
What is Mark Cooper's occupation?
Mark Cooper is an association football player.
What nationality is Mark Cooper?
Mark Cooper is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Cooper (footballer, born 1967)
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